Idioms Quiz

In a school play, Elijah portrays a famous warrior, but he has a secret weakness that could lead to his downfall. What does 'Achilles heel' refer to?

• A famous warrior

• A person's strength

• A person's vulnerability

• A type of shoe

Kai was trying to resolve a conflict between Ava and Zoe, but every time he spoke, it seemed to make things worse. What does the idiom 'add fuel to the fire' mean in this context?

• To add more resources

• To calm a situation

• To make a situation worse

• To start a fire

Luna is listening intently to her teacher during a lesson. What does it mean to be 'all ears'?

• To be angry

• To be very attentive

• To be confused

• To be tired

Mia is sitting in class, but she can't seem to stay still. What does 'have ants in your pants' imply?

• To be bored

• To be hungry

• To be restless or fidgety

• To be very calm

During a group project, Henry realized that they had to start over after making a mistake. What does 'back to square one' mean?

• To finish a task

• To return to the starting point

• To start a new project

• To make progress

During a group project, David insisted that they should focus on the marketing strategy, but Evelyn pointed out that they were ignoring the budget constraints. What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean in this context?

• To be correct

• To pursue a mistaken idea

• To be confused

• To ask for help

During a group project, David often avoids addressing the main issues and instead talks about unrelated topics. What does 'beat around the bush' mean in this context?

• To change the subject

• To be very clear

• To speak directly

• To avoid the main point

During a class discussion, Michael stated, 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder.' What does this suggest?

• Beauty is universal

• Beauty is objective

• Beauty is temporary

• Beauty is subjective

What does 'bed of roses' refer to in the context of Aria's life?

• A difficult situation

• A comfortable life

• A type of flower

• A romantic gesture

Avery and Scarlett are having a disagreement about a group project. What does 'add fuel to the fire' imply in their conflict?

• To worsen the situation

• To resolve the issue

• To find a solution

• To ignore the problem